Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Chorisia
In German
QUICKSTICK
Chorisia
In French
QUICKSTICK
Chorisia
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Chorisia
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Chorisia
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Chorisia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Chorisia
In Latin
Quickstick
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chorisia
Season and care of Quickstick and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chorisia season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Chorisia Physical Information
Quickstick and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Chorisia are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Chorisia
Care of Quickstick and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.